CVE-2021-27562
Arm Trusted Firmware contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability allowing the non-secure (NS) world to trigger a system halt, overwrite secure…
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- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2021-11-03, remediation due 2021-11-17)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-787
Description
Arm Trusted Firmware contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability allowing the non-secure (NS) world to trigger a system halt, overwrite secure data, or print out secure data when calling secure functions under the non-secure processing environment (NSPE) handler mode. This vulnerability affects Yealink Device Management servers.
Affected products
- Arm Trusted Firmware
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2021-11-17.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
FAQ
Is CVE-2021-27562 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-27562 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-11-03, with a federal remediation deadline of 2021-11-17. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-27562?
CVE-2021-27562 has no published CVSS base score yet — NVD analysis can lag disclosure. Check the vendor references for an interim severity.
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